We strongly believe that our team are at the heart of our success as a business. This is why we put a lot into fostering their individual growth by taking into account individual career aspirations, strengths and interests. One of the key ways we monitor this is through the annual appraisal process.
The Annual Appraisal Process: Recognising achievements and awarding excellent performance
Our annual appraisal process is designed to be constructive and motivating. It serves multiple purposes, identifying training needs/requests, reviewing performance, and identifying talent within our ranks. Here’s how we structure our appraisal process to ensure it drives success:
- Setting Clear Objectives
- At the beginning of each year, we set clear, measurable objectives for every team member. These objectives are set by the team member and their line manager with the goal to align them not only with the individuals career goals and interests but also with our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, Learning and Safety.
- Regular Feedback and Support
- Throughout the year, managers provide regular feedback and support via monthly 1:1 check ins ensuring that employees have the resources and guidance they need to achieve their goals. This continuous engagement helps in identifying areas where support is needed and celebrating successes.
- Comprehensive Evaluation
- The annual appraisal includes a thorough evaluation of development, skills, and contributions. We use a mix of self-assessments, peer reviews, and manager evaluations to get a well-rounded view of each employee’s performance.
- Recognition and Promotion
- One of the most exciting aspects of our appraisal process is the opportunity for internal promotions. By recognizing and rewarding high performers, we retain top talent and encourage a culture of continuous improvement- our staff know that when they are ready they will progress to the next stage of their career.
This year the process resulted in the following well-earned promotions within the team:
Matt Oakley – Technical Director
Dan Widdowson – Associate Ecologist
Jenni Carr – Associate Ecologist
Abbie Marshall – Principal Ecologist
George Hicks – Principal Ecologist
Maisie Ryan – Senior Ecologist
Luke Barnard – Senior Ecologist
Nicky Woods – Senior Ecologist
Ewa Tomalak – Senior Ecologist
Graham Clark – Assistant Ecologist
Patrick Heaney – Assistant Ecologist
Mobeen Hussain – Assistant Ecologist
Alex Dodd – Senior Environmental Consultant
John Harris – Senior Resource Co-ordinator
Aaron Prince- Senior Project Manager
Erika Nishitani – Assistant GIS Technician
Lewis Emery - Assistant GIS Technician
Alex James - Assistant GIS Technician
Join us in celebrating our team members who have earned these promotions through hard work, dedication and commitment. As a business we remain committed to ensuring that each person it supported and motivated to reach their full potential with us.
Does this sound like a team you’d like to be part of? Explore our current vacancies and take the first step towards an exciting career with us here.